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Access to space is easier and less costly than ever before. This is creating new opportunities for innovative UK and European organisations to develop and...

Find out how our ISAM Facility upgrades are allowing us to see what happens when spacecraft collide at low speed. Using contact dynamics, we can...

Follow us on a journey of transforming a simple robotics solution into a complete spaceflight navigation simulation. By using ROS, we can use the full...

The Catapult is entering a very exciting period as our project team rapidly close off several major milestones for our In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing...

Written by Luca Aldridge & Patrick Stewart The Space Capabilities Catalogue The Space Capabilities Catalogue (SCC) is a comprehensive platform designed to showcase the UK’s...

August 2024 A summary of Dowd et al (2024) peer-reviewed paper “First validation of high-resolution satellite-derived methane emissions from an active gas leak in the...

What is the Emerging Technologies Webinar series? The Emerging Technologies webinar series offer unparalleled insights into cutting-edge advancements across the space sector, fostering a deeper...

The Satellite Applications Catapult’s Technical Expert Support Programme offers tailored technical and business expertise to businesses across the UK.  Funded through the UK Space Agency...

Introduction MethaneSat, the newest satellite with methane monitoring capabilities was launched into space in March 2024. The launch has generated a new wave of interest...

Part of our ambition for Prospero, our monthly newsletter, is to connect more directly with our community. In each edition, we will be sharing conversations,...